Design Project Manager - Civic and Municipal

Design Project Manager - Civic and Municipal

AECOM

Full-time

Austin

AECOM is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager based in Houston, Austin, or Dallas, TX to lead and execute interdisciplinary building design projects with a focus on Civic & Municipal projects. We are seeking energetic and qualified candidates to help us grow our team and provide experienced project management skills and leadership to manage projects and teams. The role will provide high growth opportunity in steering business and client opportunity and serving as a role and advisor to the overall project team.

Candidates should have demonstrated use of industry project tools and resources to effectively manage projects and clients. With the backing of AECOM’s robust bench of experts across various fields, this position would allow for an individual to cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and peers, leading highly qualified teams to win and execute projects across the State of Texas.

• Acting as a primary point of contact with the client throughout the project lifecycle
• Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in the coordinated successful execution of projects in design and construction
• Working with local and regional business development staff and business line leadership to identify and pursue clients and projects
• Reviewing contracts, preparing fee proposals and project execution strategies
• Managing and leading all technical, financial, and client satisfaction areas using established processes and tools
• Managing sub-consultant scope, fees, deliverables, and performance
• Leading the team to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget
• Managing changes to the project scope, schedule and costs to minimize risk
• Performing risk management to minimize project risks
• Maintaining project documentation control

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus eight (8) years of experience in Project Management on Civic & Municipal Sector Projects or related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional licensure (RA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of recent relevant experience in a direct Project Manager / Design Manager role on relevant projects
• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Additional credentialing such as PMP, DBIA, and/or LEED AP
• Strong experience in Autodesk Revit
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplined teams
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Motivated and experienced in developing and growing clients and design teams, achieve trusted advisor status
• Demonstrated leadership in client facing roles
• Demonstrated experience in preparing contract terms, scope of work, fees, and proposals

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $140000 to $190000.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm. Learn more at

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Business Group: DCS
• Strategic Business Unit:
West
• Career Area:
Program & Project Management
• Work Location Model:
Hybrid
• Compensation: USD 140000 - USD 190000 - yearly

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